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JAMES SHARP
DBA: Sharp Trucking
Warren, TX
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
88.9% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 99% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 350760
Active
Satisfactory
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Satisfactory
88.9% OOS · 15 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
88.9% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 99% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 88.9% — above the 20.7% national average
- 15 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
350760
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Exempt for hire
MCS-150 Filed
June 7, 2024
FMCSA Registration
April 14, 1989
Annual Mileage
150,000 mi (2022)
Contact Information
Location
Warren, TX
Email
Cargo Types
Logs/Poles/BeamsMachinery/Large ObjectsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
15
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
14
Out-of-Service Violations
20
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance60
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate88.9% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (68.2pp higher)
88.9% of 9 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
99th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
2023
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
10 of 10 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 10 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 10 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 10 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 10 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX10
LA3
Fleet & Equipment (7)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 4 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
5
Pole Trailer
1
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Peterbilt 367 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPTD79X5DD169793 | 5 | 4 |
| 2011 Peterbilt 367 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPTD49X6BD115740 | 3 | 2 |
| 1996 Western Star 4900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2WKPDCCH5TK941485 | 3 | 3 |
| Hmde | Tractor | ARKV1N02084498670 | 3 | 3 |
| Kent Indus | Pole Trailer | 19660SK1178 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X8YJ850334 | 1 | — |
| Hmde | Semi-trailer | TST620533SPLA | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (15)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 13, 2025 | V251912468 | FM 287 WB WOODVILLE, TX | II | 9 | 3 | RAYONIER | Truck Tractor Truck Tractor |
WESTERN STAR HMDE |
2WKPDCCH5TK941485 ARKV1N02084498670 |
TX F02421A TX Y90296 |
| 393.207A | OOSAxle positioning parts defective/missing | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.209D | OOSSteering system components worn, welded, or missing | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 393.48A | OOSInoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.205C | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| September 19, 2025 | V252017781 | 601 TX63 W, TX | II | 10 | 3 | RANIER | Truck Tractor Trailer |
WESTERN STAR HMDE |
2WKPDCCH5TK941485 ARKV1N02084498670 |
TX F02421A TX Y90296 |
| 393.205C | OOSWheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.48A | OOSInoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | OOSInoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.203C | Hood not securely fastened | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.205C | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.75C | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| July 16, 2025 | V251954297 | US69, TX | II | 11 | 3 | RAYONIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT HMDE |
1XPTD49X6BD115740 TST620533SPLA |
TX F02531A TX 170C315 |
| 393.75A3 | OOSTire-flat and/or audible air leak | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9 | OOSInoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.53B | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| June 27, 2025 | V251931381 | US287, TX | II | 3 | — | ROYAL MARTIN | Truck Tractor |
KENWORTH |
1XKWDB9X8YJ850334 |
TX F01321A |
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS1 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit | |||||||||
| April 28, 2025 | V251849310 | US287 @ FM 256, TX | II | 9 | 3 | RAYONIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT KENT |
1XPTD79X5DD169793 2879 |
TX F02678A TX 194C056 |
| 393.75A1 | OOSTire-ply or belt material exposed | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.3A1 | OOSInspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 396.3A1BL | OOSBrake system pressure loss | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 392.2W | Excessive Weight violation | |||||||||
| 392.2W | Excessive Weight violation | |||||||||
| 392.2W | Excessive Weight violation | |||||||||
| March 20, 2025 | V251818915 | US190 AT TIMBERLINE, TX | II | 4 | 1 | RAYONIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT KENT |
1XPTD79X5DD169793 2879 |
TX F02678A TX 194C056 |
| 393.87A | OOSWarning flag required on projecting load | Warning Flags | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| February 19, 2025 | LADRS08911 | DERIDDER LA | II | 6 | 2 | — | Truck Tractor Trailer |
PETERBILT KENT INDUS |
1XPTD49X6BD115740 19660SK1178 |
TX F02531A TX 068B778 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| January 24, 2025 | LAPLS00079 | MERRYVILLE LA | II | 10 | 2 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT KENT |
1XPTD79X5DD169793 2879 |
TX F02678A TX 194C056 |
| 393.205C-WR | OOSWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLUCR | State/Local Laws - Failure to pay UCR fee | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.205A-WRC | Wheel/Rim - Rim, spoke wheel, or adapter cracked | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| December 27, 2024 | V241609470 | US190, TX | II | 4 | 1 | WOODVILLE PELLETS | Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT |
1XPTD79X5DD169793 |
TX F02678A |
| 393.9TS | OOSInoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| September 13, 2024 | V241529153 | 4711 US96 SB, TX | II | 2 | — | GP | Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT |
1XPTD49X6BD115740 |
TX F02531A |
| 393.55C1 | Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| RAYONIER | 4 | November 13, 2025 |
| RANIER | 1 | September 19, 2025 |
| ROYAL MARTIN | 1 | June 27, 2025 |
| WOODVILLE PELLETS | 1 | December 27, 2024 |
| GP | 1 | September 13, 2024 |
| BOLOXI | 1 | April 16, 2024 |
| RAINER | 1 | December 20, 2023 |
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